Citrin Cooperman Admits John Cavallone to Financial Services Practice

Citrin Cooperman is pleased to announce that John Cavallone has joined the firm as an audit partner. Cavallone will be based out of the firm’s New York City headquarters. Specializing in the financial services industry, Cavallone will have a focus on broker-dealers and private equity funds. He has in-depth experience advising a variety of financial industry clients, including broker-dealers, private equity funds, family offices, middle-market, investment managers, FCMs, and institutional investors. He is actively involved with regulatory consulting and assisting clients with structuring and regulatory matters especially during the start-up phase.

“We’re thrilled to welcome John to the team,” said Alex Reyes, partner and leader of the firm’s Financial Services Practice. “This is an exciting time, as our Financial Services Practice is rapidly growing and we’re attracting top industry talent.”

Cavallone is a well-known advisor to broker-dealers, having provided expert testimony in addition to his long-term interactions with the various regulatory agencies. He has presided over the annual Broker-Dealer Conferences sponsored by The Foundation for Accounting Education and assisted and consulted with various regulatory bodies at the request of clients, inclusive of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, FINRA, and U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Prior to joining Citrin Cooperman, Cavallone was most recently an audit partner at KPMG in the financial services practice.

“I’m looking forward to being part of Citrin Cooperman’s continued growth,” said Cavallone. “Having the opportunity to join a team that fosters creativity and entrepreneurship is energizing. Citrin Cooperman has built an incredible reputation in the financial services space, helping the firm’s clients reach their maximum potential.”

About Citrin Cooperman: Citrin Cooperman is among the largest, full-service CPA firms in the United States – currently ranked in the top 25. With over 900 employees and 10 domestic locations along the East Coast, Citrin Cooperman has steadily built its business serving a diverse and loyal clientele since 1979. Our daily mission is to help our clients “focus on what counts.” We enhance the business and personal lives of our clients through our customized approach which includes offering a wide range of attest, assurance, tax, and business advisory services, including valuation and forensic services, across the globe. Citrin Cooperman has deep experience in a variety of industries, including entertainment, financial services, franchising, health care, private equity, real estate, and technology. Citrin Cooperman is an independent firm associated with Moore Stephens International Limited. www.citrincooperman.com

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